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                             3rd Kibo Robot 
               Programming Challenge 
                                     Guidebook 
                                                  
                                                                                        
                        Version 1.0 (Released Date: February 18th, 2022) 
                 Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) 
                                                 
                                                 
                                                 
                                                 
                                                  
                                                  
           
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          Contents 
        1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 1 
          1.1. Purpose of Kibo-RPC ............................................................................................................. 1 
          1.2. Educational Objective for 3rd Kibo-RPC .................................................................................. 1 
          1.3. 1st Kibo-RPC ......................................................................................................................... 2 
          1.4. 2nd Kibo-RPC ........................................................................................................................ 3 
          1.5. Introduction of Robots in ISS .................................................................................................. 4 
        2. Event Information .......................................................................................................................... 5 
          2.1. Participation ........................................................................................................................... 5 
          2.2. Event Plan .............................................................................................................................. 5 
           2.2.1. Event Schedule ................................................................................................................ 5 
           2.2.2. Event Details .................................................................................................................... 6 
             (1) Preliminary Round ............................................................................................................ 6 
             (2) Final Round ...................................................................................................................... 6 
           2.2.3. Release of Web Site and Simulation ................................................................................ 6 
        3. Game Description ......................................................................................................................... 8 
          3.1. Scenario ................................................................................................................................. 8 
          3.2. Game Overview...................................................................................................................... 8 
          3.3. Game flow .............................................................................................................................. 9 
          3.4. Released information in the future ........................................................................................ 10 
          3.5. Evaluation standard .............................................................................................................. 10 
          3.6. Tips for Astrobee Characteristics .......................................................................................... 10 
           3.6.1. Rendering of Astrobee ................................................................................................... 10 
           3.6.2. Specification of Astrobee ................................................................................................ 12 
           3.6.3. References of Astrobee.................................................................................................. 12 
                                             
                                             
           
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           1.  Introduction 
           1.1.  Purpose of Kibo-RPC 
                      The Kibo Robot Programming Challenge (Kibo-RPC) is an educational program in which 
                   students solve various problems by moving free-flying robots (Astrobee and Int-Ball) using 
                   their programming skills in the Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo" of the International 
                   Space Station (ISS). By getting the opportunity to talk with professional scientists and engi-
                   neers and observe their work up close, it is hoped the students will be inspired to develop 
                   their own educational and professional goals to a high level. Participants will have the 
                   chance to learn cutting-edge methodologies and to hone their skills in science, technology, 
                   engineering, and mathematics through this program.  
                      This program is hosted by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in coopera-
                   tion with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). 
                       
           1.2.  Educational Objective for 3rd Kibo-RPC 
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                      In the 3  Kibo-RPC, students learn that only the experience of moving an actual robot in a 
                   simulation can only approximate the real world. Thus, participants are expected to learn tech-
                   niques for creating simulation programs that perform well in the real world while considering 
                   uncertainties and errors. For these reasons, students will be able to learn the necessity of 
                   controlling and correcting positions, attitude a free-flying robot and how to perform assigned 
                   tasks in the onboard environment through simulation trials. 
                       
                                        
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